So, mediocre is only and exclusively derogatory, slightly harsher than ordinary and about the same as nothing to write home about. Average is better used in its strictly mathematical/statistical sense.

Also Know, does mediocre mean bad? of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but its fun to drive. not satisfactory; poor; inferior: Mediocre construction makes that building dangerous.

Also Know, is mediocre the same as average?

As adjectives the difference between mediocre and average is that mediocre is ordinary: not extraordinary; not special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality; while average is (not comparable) constituting or relating to the average.

What is the synonym of mediocre?

Synonyms: mean(a), modal(a), second-rate, reasonable, intermediate, fair(a), medium, bonnie, comely, middling, bonny, ordinary, just, average, median(a), sightly, clean, fair, fairish, honest. Antonyms: good, extraordinary, superior. mediocre(adj)